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Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Overstock.com (NasdaqGM:OSTK - News). OSTK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
China Finance Online (NasdaqGM:JRJC - News). JRJC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
E*Trade Financial (NasdaqGS:ETFC - News). ETFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Children's Place (NasdaqGS:PLCE - News) & Interoil Corporation (NYSE:IOC - News). PLCE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3, and IOC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Boeing (NYSE:BA - News). BA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Daktronics (NasdaqGS:DAKT - News). DAKT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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Here are seven stocks for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF - News), the hip retailer is scheduled to report before the open on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting third quarter EPS of 1.28. ANF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Whole Foods Markets (NYSE:WFMI - News) announced a 15% drop in quarterly net profits, due in part to costs related to the company's acquisition of Wild Oats Markets. Sales at WFMI, however, did top analyst estimates, boosting the stock in Tuesday trading. WFMI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Gap (NYSE:GPS - News), is also slated to provide earnings news to investors on Wednesday. Expectations for Gap point to EPS of 0.29. GPS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts are expecting earnings of 0.46 per share from The Children's Place (NYSE:PLCE - News), which will report before the bell on Wednesday. PLCE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Patterson Dental (NYSE:PDCO - News) is expected to announce earnings per share of 0.40 when they report Wednesday morning before the market opens. PDCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Footlocker (NYSE:FL - News) reported third quarter 2007 losses of 22 cents per share after the bell on Tuesday. FL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Pacific Sunwear of California (NYSE:PSUN - News) announced losses of 29 cents per share after the close on Tuesday, citing store-related writedowns and other charges. PSUN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: ANF, FL, GPS, Hot Stocks, PDCO, PLCE, PSUN, WFMI

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF - News) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday afternoon, announcing $0.88 EPS over an expected $0.87 EPS. ANF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Children's Place (NasdaqGS:PLCE - News) reports earnings on Thursday before the bell; watch for -$0.95 EPS. PLCE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL - News) should announce $0.41 EPS before the market opens on Thursday morning. HRL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When New York & Company (NYSE:NWY - News) reports earnings Thursday morning, analysts will be looking for $0.05 EPS. NWY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Analysts are watching for Stein Mart (NasdaqGS:SMRT - News) to report $0.05 EPS before the bell on Thursday. SMRT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) and bebe stores (NasdaqGS:BEBE - News) both report on Thursday after the close, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and BEBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ANF, ARO, BEBE, Hot Stocks, HRL, NWY, PLCE, SMRT

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Pacific Sun (NasdaqGS:PSUN) matched earnings on Monday after the close with -$0.04 EPS. PSUN's PowerRating is 5.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) announces earnings on Tuesday morning before the bell; look for $2.15 EPS. AZO's PowerRating is 5.
BJ's Wholesale (NYSE:BJ) is expected to announce $0.20 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday morning. BJ's PowerRating is 5.
When Children's Place (NasdaqGS:PLCE) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday morning, look for $0.43 EPS. PLCE's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are watching for Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) to announce $0.73 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday. DDS's PowerRating is 5.
GigaMedia (NasdaqGM:GIGM) should report $0.14 EPS before the bell on Tuesday morning. GIGM's PowerRating is 4.
Staples (NasdaqGS:SPLS) looks set to announce $0.29 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens. SPLS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AZO, BJ, DDS, GIGM, Hot Stocks, PLCE, PSUN, SPLS

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Google Inc. June 530 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals May 30 Puts (NasdaqGS:VRTX). VRTX's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Dendreon May 15 Calls (NasdaqGM:DNDN). DNDN's PowerRating is 8.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc.May 150 Calls (NYSE:ICE). ICE's PowerRating is 3.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Sears HoldingsJune 170 Puts (NasdaqGS:SHLD). SHLD's PowerRating is 9.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange June 500 Puts (NYSE:CME). CME's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
None Today
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None Today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Children's Place Retail Stores (NasdaqGS:PLCE). PLCE's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: CME, DNDN, GOOG, ICE, PLCE, SHLD, stock options, VRTX

AGL Resources (NYSE:ATG - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $47 million, or 60 cents a share, and said it expects a profit of $2.75 to $2.85 a share for fiscal 2007. The Atlanta-based energy services provider also said its board has approved an 11% hike in its annual dividend rate to $1.64 a share.
Alliant Techsystems (NYSE:ATK - News) reported third-quarter earnings rose 8.8% on 17% higher revenue. Earnings reached $51.2 million, or $1.53 a share, from $47.1 million, or $1.26, in the year-earlier period. Revenue rose to $900.3 million from $770 million. A survey of analysts by Thomson Financial produced consensus estimates of $1.32 a share on revenue of $844 million. ATK lifted its estimate of earnings for fiscal 2007 to $5.10 to $5.15 a share, from its previous estimate of $4.95 to $5.05. And it now estimates sales at $3.5 billion, up from an earlier estimate of more than $3.45 billion.
American Standard Cos. Inc. (NYSE:ASD - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $114.3 million, or 56 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $64.4 million, or 30 cents a share. On an adjusted basis, excluding certain items, the company earned $104.5 million, or 51 cents a share, in the latest quarter. Sales at the Piscataway, N.J., maker of air conditioning systems as well as bath and kitchen products rose to $2.7 billion in the three months ended Dec. 31 from $2.55 billion in the same period a year earlier. The average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial was for a profit of 51 cents a share in the December period. Looking ahead, the company forecast adjusted earnings of $3.15 to $3.25 a share for fiscal 2007 on sales growth of about 8%. For the first quarter, it sees adjusted earnings of 48 to 52 cents a share with sales rising about 6%. Wall Street's current consensus estimate is for a profit of $3.08 a share for the year and 48 cents a share in the March period. The company also announced a restructuring plan calling for the separation of its three businesses.
Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM - News) said higher prices for the biofuel offset rising corn costs in its fiscal second quarter. Overall corn processing operating profits rose $99 million for the quarter to $335 million. "Increased starch, sweetener and ethanol selling prices contributed to the earnings improvement and were partially offset by increasing net corn costs," the company said. The Decatur, Ill.-based company also said fiscal second-quarter earnings rose to $441.3 million, or 67 cents a share, from $367.7 million, or 56 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter ending December increased 18% to $10.98 billion from last year's $9.3 billion. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial had been expecting earnings of 60 cents a share and revenue of $9.52 billion, on average.
Armor Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AH - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose to $37.8 million, or $1.02 a share, from $37.6 million, of $1.04 a share, during the same period in the prior year.
AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN - News) announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs over the next three years. It will take $500 million in charges, of which $300 million will be in cash, the drugmaker said. The company also reported that its fourth-quarter profit before tax jumped 25% to $2.1 billion, after sales climbed 14% to $7.15 billion. The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical said sales of its top five growth products -- Nexium, Seroquel, Crestor, Arimidex and Symbicort -- rose 23% to $3.7 billion. It hikes its dividend 32% for the year to $1.72 a share and plans to buy back $4 billion in shares during 2007. AstraZeneca said 2007 earnings are seen in the range of $3.80 to $4.05 a share, excluding the impact of U.S. sales of Toprol XL and any productivity initiatives.
Brink's Co. (NYSE:BCO - News) reported fourth-quarter net income more than doubled due to earnings from discontinued operations. Fourth-quarter net reached $126.6 million, or $2.71 a share, from $47.7 million, or 83 cents, in the year-earlier period. Shares outstanding fell 19% to 46.7 million. Earnings from continuing operations were 71 cents a share against 11 cents as profit and revenue rose in both of Brink's operating units. Revenue rose 14% to $755.9 million from $663.1 million. A survey of analysts by Thomson Financial produced consensus estimates of 62 cents of profit on $723 million of revenue.
Carbo Ceramics (NYSE:CRR - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $15 million, or 61 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $10.4 million, or 43 cents a share. Revenue rose in the latest three months to $87 million from $63.6 million a year earlier.
Celgene (NasdaqGS:CELG - News) fourth-quarter earnings rose to $22.9 million, or 6 cents a share, from $3.93 million, or a cent a share, a year earlier. The company said adjusted earnings rose to $74.5 million, or 18 cents a share, from $10.2 million, or 3 cents a share. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected, on average, fourth-quarter earnings of 18 cents a share on revenue of $268.4 million. The Summit, N.J., pharmaceutical company said total revenue rose 84% to $275 million from $149.3 million in the year-ago period, helped by sales of Revlimid and Thalomid. Product sales rose to $251.9 million from $128.7 million.
Children's Place Retail Stores (NasdaqGS:PLCE - News) said it earned $38 million in the third quarter as sales rose 25% to $550.4 million, according to preliminary data. The figures may be revised as the company continues to work on a restatement of past results to correct the accounting for stock option grants. Same-store sales rose 14% in the quarter, the Secaucus, N.J. retailer said in a statement. Thomson Financial was looking for sales of $548.5 million. The company said it now expects net income of $45 to $48 million in the fourth quarter. For January, same-store sales are expected to decline at a mid-single digit rate at its Children's Place stores and rise at a pace in the mid-twenties at Disney stores. For fiscal 2007, the company is expecting earnings of $3.55 to $3.65 a share.
Christopher & Banks Corp. (NYSE:CBK - News) said it expects earnings of 7 to 8 cents a share for the fourth quarter, below Wall Street's consensus estimate for a profit of 14 cents a share. The Minneapolis-based women's clothing retailer said aggressive markdowns in the quarter led to lower average unit retails.
Clorox (NYSE:CLX - News) said its second-quarter earnings rose 16%, boosted by record sales of its Fresh Step cat litter, higher sales of Kingsford grilling products and increased shipments of home-care products in Mexico and Argentina.
Concur Technologies Inc. (NasdaqGM:CNQR - News) reported first-quarter net earnings of $993,000, or 2 cents a share, up 53% from $648,000, or 2 cents a share, during the year-ago period. There were 40.2 million shares outstanding during the quarter compared with 36.5 million a year ago.
Cutera (NasdaqGS:CUTR - News) shares rose after the Brisbane, Calif.-based company reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $7.12 million, or 50 cents a share, up from $5.81 million, or 41 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Excluding items, earnings came in at 55 cents a share. Revenue rose to $30.5 million from $24 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting earnings of 41 cents a share on revenue of $30.2 million. The company expects first-quarter earning of 21 cents a share, or 28 cents a share excluding items, on revenue of $26 million, and 2007 earnings of $1.30 a share, or $1.57 a share excluding items, on revenue of $126 million.
Dell (NasdaqGS:DELL - News) named company founder Michael Dell chief executive effective immediately, to replace Kevin Rollins. The Round Rock, Texas, computer company said Dell will retain his duties as chairman.
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY - News) was upgraded to overweight from neutral at Prudential Equity, which cited expectations for earnings growth of around 10% over the next four years as well as an attractive current valuation. "Due to low generic exposure and what we believe is an increasingly stable base business, we see Eli Lilly growing earnings at above average rates for the next several years," Prudential said.
Elizabeth Arden (NasdaqGS:RDEN - News) posted a fiscal second-quarter profit of $26.2 million, or 92 cents a share, as sales rose 18.8% to $410.8 million. Looking ahead, the New York-based beauty products provider lifted the lower end of its outlook for fiscal 2007 earnings to $1.15 to $1.20 a share from the prior projection of $1.10 to $1.20 a share.
Gilead Sciences Inc. (NasdaqGS:GILD - News) swung to a fourth-quarter loss of $1.67 billion, or $3.62 a share. In the same period the year before, the company posted net earnings of $281.6 million, or 59 cents a share.
Green Mountain Coffee (NasdaqGS:GMCR - News) shares jumped after the company reported first-quarter earnings of $2.4 million, or 30 cents a share, down from a year-ago profit of $3 million, or 38 cents a share. On a non-GAAP basis, the Waterbury, Vt.-based coffee provider earned $3.7 million, or 46 cents a share, in the latest quarter. Looking ahead, Green Mountain sees non-GAAP earnings of $2.11 to $2.17 a share in fiscal 2007.
Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP - News) reported first-quarter earnings of $110.8 million, or $1.06 a share, on operating revenue of $386.4 million. In the same period a year earlier, the company earned $50.8 million, or 48 cents a share, on revenue of $255.4 million. The latest results include a gain of 15 cents a share from the sale of portfolio securities, while last year's report reflects 2 cents a share in similar gains.
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Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Diamond Offshore Drilling Mar 80 Calls (NYSE:DO - News). DO's PowerRating is 4.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Mar 35 Puts (NASDAQ:VRTX - News). VRTX's PowerRating is 7.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Intuitive Surgical Feb 100 Calls (NASDAQ:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating is 3.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Harman International Industries Feb 95 Puts (NYSE:HAR - News). HAR's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
YM BioSciences (NYSE:YMI - News). PowerRating not available due to less than 200 day trading history.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None today.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Children's Place Retail Stores (NASDAQ:PLCE - News). PLCE's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: DO, HAR, ISRG, PLCE, VRTX, YMI